Lung Transplant Travel Assistance Program

The Lung Transplant Travel Assistance Program is a program of The Lung Association Newfoundland and Labrador that is designed to offer modest support to individuals who have to travel out of province to receive a lung transplant.

Who Qualifies?

Residents of Newfoundland and Labrador who must travel out of the Province to receive a lung transplant.

How to Apply?

1. The applicant must complete an application form.

Transplant Application Form
(click to download a copy)

2. The referring physician section must be completed and signed by the referring physician/specialized physician.

3.  The completed form should then be sent to The Newfoundland & Labrador Lung Association.

What Financial Assistance is Available under the Program?

The Lung Association Newfoundland and Labrador provides a modest financial contribution to patients awaiting a lung transplant.

Approval Process

All applications are reviewed on an individual basis. Once your application has been received, it will take 2-4 weeks for review of your application. If your application has been approved you should receive your bursary within 4-6 weeks upon receiving your application.

Contact Information

If you require further information you can contact:
The Lung Association Newfoundland and Labrador
P. O. Box 13457, Stn. ‘A’
St. John’s, NL A1B 4B8
Tel: (709) 726-4664
Fax: (709) 726-2550
Toll Free: 1-888-566-5864
Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Funds for the Lung Transplant Travel Assistance Program are made available in part through the proceeds of the Annual Dale Evans Memorial Walk.